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anaerobiosis

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐnɐjɾuβiˈɔzɨ/a·na·e·ro·bi·o·se

Definition

1

Life process or metabolism that occurs in the absence of free oxygen (O2).

Usage examples

Some bacteria can only survive in anaerobiosis, such as inside poorly sterilized canned goods.
Alcoholic fermentation is an example of a metabolic process of anaerobiosis.

Antonyms

Common combinations

anaerobiosis conditionsstrict anaerobiosisprocess of anaerobiosis